A 15-year-old girl who had been missing for five days was found dead inside a factory in Barangay Santolan, authorities confirmed.

The victim, identified as Isabelle Sophia Tablate, was reported missing on March 18. Her remains were discovered by operatives of the Pasig City Police Station several kilometers from her home.

Pasig City Police Chief PCOL Hendrix B. Mangaldan confirmed in an interview with DZRH News that the victim’s family positively identified her body.

According to police, a nylon cord was found near the victim’s remains inside the factory. However, authorities have yet to determine the cause of death pending autopsy results, which will establish whether foul play was involved.

Investigators said there were no known conflicts between the victim and her family. On the day she went missing, Tablate had reportedly spoken to her father and said she was on her way home, but was never heard from again.

The family was also able to identify the victim’s cellphone, personal belongings, and identification recovered at the scene. Her remains have been turned over to the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) for forensic examination.

The case gained widespread attention online after the Tablate family’s appeal for help went viral during the search. As of writing, the family has yet to release an official statement while authorities continue their investigation.